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Friday, May 21, 2010
Kerry: Academy of Sciences Report shows ‘urgent’ need for climate bill - TheHill.com
Kerry: Academy of Sciences Report shows ‘urgent’ need for climate bill - TheHill.com:
- 05/19/10 07:59 PM ET
"The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) released a study Wednesday that concludes there is powerful evidence that climate change is occurring and human activities are a major reason why."
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wright, Fleming, Hall, Elected to PSC
In a Joint Session held Wednesday, May 19, 2010, the General Assembly Elected the following candidates to four year terms on the Public Service Commission:
- David Wright was elected to the Public Service Commission, Second District (Seat # 2)
- Elizabeth B. "Lib" Fleming was elected to the Public Service Commission, Fourth District (Seat #4)
- Nikiya "Nikki" Hall was elected to the Public Service Commission, Sixth District (Seat #6)
Utility faces tighter controls after spill - SC Business Report - Midlands - TheState.com
Utility faces tighter controls after spill - SC Business Report - Midlands - TheState.com:
Tim Flach, tflach@thestate.com
"Alpine officials agreed to the new requirements without protest.
“They’ve done a good job of toughening it up and we accept it without argument,” company president Robin Dial said.
Some environmental advocates say the controls seem adequate.
“My initial impression is it does seem to address many of the serious concerns,” said USC statistics professor John Grego, who is active in several clean-water groups"
“They’ve done a good job of toughening it up and we accept it without argument,” company president Robin Dial said.
Some environmental advocates say the controls seem adequate.
“My initial impression is it does seem to address many of the serious concerns,” said USC statistics professor John Grego, who is active in several clean-water groups"
Progress Energy: Earnings Scorecard - Zacks.com
Progress Energy: Earnings Scorecard - Zacks.com:
"Electric utility Progress Energy Inc. (PGN - Analyst Report) announced robust first quarter 2010 results on May 5, 2010. Earnings were driven by favorable weather conditions and business from its repowered Bartow Plant, partially offset by increased expenses and taxes. Based on steady progress on its strategic plans, the company reiterated its ongoing earnings guidance for 2010 of $2.85 to $3.05 per share."
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Here Come the 'Smart' Meters - WSJ.com
Here Come the 'Smart' Meters - WSJ.com:
By REBECCA SMITH
"One of modern life's most durable features—fixed-price electricity—is slowly being pushed to the sidelines, a creeping change that will influence such things as what time millions of Americans cook dinner and what appliances they buy.
Driving the change is the rollout of so-called smart meters, which can transmit data on how much power is being used at any given time. That gives utilities the ability to charge more for electricity at peak times and less during lulls. Spreading out electricity consumption more evenly across the day leads to more efficient use of power plants and lower emissions"
Driving the change is the rollout of so-called smart meters, which can transmit data on how much power is being used at any given time. That gives utilities the ability to charge more for electricity at peak times and less during lulls. Spreading out electricity consumption more evenly across the day leads to more efficient use of power plants and lower emissions"
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